emergency medical technician (EMT)
About the role
Position #: 132023 Expected Start Date: To Be Determined; Posted Until Filled Union: HSAS Facility: Wilkie Health Centre City/Town: Wilkie Department: Ambulance - Land Type: Casual FTE: 0 Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Standby Relief: No Float: No Field Hours: No Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Emergency Medical Technician $29.909 to $36.572 Travel Required: No Job Description: Reporting to the Manager or designate for the area of province they are working, the Emergency Medical Services - EMT/PCP responds to emergency and non-emergency events, and provides assessment, treatment and transportation of the ill or injured persons consistent with The Saskatchewan Ambulance Act and regulations; Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP) Clinical Practice Protocols; The Paramedics Act and bylaws; and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) policies, procedures and work standards. Human Resources Exemption: No Education- Primary Care Paramedic Certificate from an approved educational instituteLicenses- Valid Class 4 driver's licenseOther Education and Training- Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)- International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)- Current CPR certificationCompetencies- Listening skills- Interpersonal skillsKnowledge and Abilities- Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations- Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking- Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity- Physically able to perform the duties of pre-hospital emergency care- Ability to exhibit situational awareness- Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.- ...For more information on this job, please visit the employer's website.